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BJ13 FMC

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,063 mi
Last recorded48,063 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 FMC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 48,063 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 45,114 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 41,808 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 41,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 39,419 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm & worn on edges/perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on edges 205/45/17

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 37,238 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake Discs slightly corroded and scored

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front , outer edges also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 35,806 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 34,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 33,245 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 30,024 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 27,863 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2016 23,549 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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BJ13 FMC is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2013 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 33,147 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ13 FMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 13 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BJ13 FMC registered?

BJ13 FMC is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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The MOT history for BJ13 FMC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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